The Assembly Bakery

General information

Whilst we're the new kid on the Bristol baking scene we do have some pedigree. Born and raised in the Old Market Assembly we cut the apron strings in 2017, moved out and got our own place. Not wanting to stray too far we only moved next door but we've spread our wings, it's good to have our own front door!

Our sourdough started all this. People raved about the taste, the crumb and the authenticity so we wanted to see what we were made of. As we looked to expand our repertoire we didn't want to grow up too fast and compromise on taste when baking more. Everything we made we wanted to have the same impact as our sourdough did. We wanted the best tasting croissant, the best tasting salted caramel peanut cup (my favourite...) or the best tasting sausage roll. If it wasn't best in class, we didn't want to sell it.
But taste isn't everything. Most bread is highly processed, made in factories and packed with sugar and other nasties. For a staple consumed by everybody this contributes to digestive intolerances and weight gain, not to mention a poor taste.

Not wanting to get too righteous, we wanted a more ethical stance. Our traditional slower baking methods break down gluten content. Our use of purer, organic and local ingredients create a far better product in every way to what's found in aisle 25 of your local supermarket and we also provide the widest range of gluten free and vegan cakes in Bristol.

We also have a red electric van! Now with added dents. Powered by Opus Energy who source 91% of their supply from renewable sources, our wholesale customers can feel good about the wind and the waves delivering baked goods direct to their doorstep. This personal service is also felt in our bakery in Old Market as it's not often you can be served by the very bakers who have made what you're buying.